Istanbul's Best Boutiques

For anyone who wants a style of their own, Istanbul's independent boutiques are worth seeking out. Here are six addresses across Karaköy, Bebek, Nişantaşı and Beşiktaş.

• Bey Karaköy — Karaköy, menswear
• Brandzoo — Karaköy, young designers
• Cashmere in Love — Bebek, cashmere knitwear
• Fey — Nişantaşı, vintage and accessories
• Midnight Express — Beşiktaş, designer collections
• Museum of Fine Clothing — Teşvikiye, minimal womenswear

Bey Karaköy

A sanctuary for men who prefer to keep things simple, Bey Karaköy helps shape the city's menswear scene. Besides shopping, you can get style advice from staff who know the subject well.

Brandzoo

A newer find in Karaköy, this four-floor boutique features collections by young designers and does not forget stationery lovers: look out for the Paper Things brand.

Cashmere in Love

This Bebek boutique aims to turn everyone into a cashmere lover. The knitwear, designed by Esra Bezek, falls into the "casual chic" category: stylish pieces that complete everyday outfits.

Fey

In Nişantaşı, Fey brings together 1930s-inspired dresses, Paris-style hats by Marie Mercié, decorative objects, glamorous accessories and art books. Venetian-style slippers, worn on the beach or in the street, are a clear favourite.

Midnight Express

Midnight Express opened its first branch in Bebek in 2008 and remains one of the city's coolest boutiques, with branches in Bodrum as well. Its collections include Helmut Lang, J Brand, Banu Bora, Yves Salomon, Zadig & Voltaire, Yazbukey and Mehry Mu, among others.

Museum of Fine Clothing

On Atiye Sokak in Nişantaşı (Teşvikiye), this boutique draws you in with its window displays. Designer Eda Güngör founded the brand in 2010; minimal forms dominate, with feminine details hidden in each piece.